May 1, 2014
Responsible Decisions Support a Vibrant Economy
Road Improvements Tendered for Conception Bay East - Bell Island and Cape St. Francis
Upgrades for several roads in Conception Bay East - Bell Island and Cape St. Francis will be taking place this year as part of one of the Provincial Government’s largest Provincial Road Improvement Programs ever through Budget 2014: Shared Prosperity, Fair Society, Balanced Outlook.
“In addition to getting an early start to road construction, our new early tendering process this year is allowing for a consolidation of projects being included in tender calls. Contractors are benefiting with larger tenders, motorists will enjoy a more efficient transportation system and the Provincial Government will maximize its significant budget.”
- The Honourable Nick McGrath, Minister of Transportation and Works
The tender will include the upgrading and repaving of sections of Main Street, Memorial Street, Murphy’s Lane and Lance Cove Road as well as improvements to the existing storm sewer on Portugal Cove Road at the Bell Island Ferry Access Road.
“The continued investments around road improvements in Conception Bay East - Bell Island are another example of how this government is improving infrastructure to support the vibrant growth of this area.”
- David Brazil, MHA for Conception Bay East-Bell Island
The tender will also include upgrades and repaving of approximately two kilometres of Route 20 -19, Pouch Cove Line; asphalt repairs for Route 20, Flatrock involving the levelling of asphalt for approximately 1.1 kilometres from the end of the Torbay Bay Bypass towards Pouch Cove; and guide rail repairs at nine different locations on Marine Drive in the Town of Logy Bay-Middle Cove-Outer Cove.
“These road repairs make a big difference for travellers on the roads throughout the area of Cape St. Francis; the early start to road construction is also a helpful initiative by this government.”
- Kevin Parsons, MHA for Cape St. Francis
Budget 2014 provides more than $81 million for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, representing one of the largest investments to date to facilitate upgrades and enhancements to provincial roads, highways and bridges.
QUICK FACTS
- A tender will be issued calling for several road improvement projects in Conception Bay East - Bell Island and Cape St. Francis.
- Budget 2014 is providing more than $81 million for the Provincial Road Improvement Program, one of the largest investments for this program to date.
- Since 2004, more than $1.6 billion has been invested to upgrade more than 25 per cent (2,800 kilometres) of total roads and highways in the province.
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Media contacts:
| Scott Barfoot Director of Communications Department of Transportation and Works 709-729-3015, 690-6290 scottbarfoot@gov.nl.ca |
Tess Burke Communications Manager Government Members Office 709-729-3551 tessburke@gov.nl.ca |
2014 05 01 2:30 P.M.